Nuke: The English Debating Society
About the Society
Nuke – The English Debating Society of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, University of Delhi stands as a dynamic platform devoted to the spirit of Freedom of Speech and Expression.
We believe in the transformative power of words — their ability to challenge perspectives, inspire change, and cultivate critical thinking. Through meaningful debates and discussions, Nuke continues to foster an environment where ideas meet intellect, and reasoned expression thrives.
Nuke is defined by its diverse and intellectually stimulating atmosphere, uniting individuals from varied academic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
It is more than a debating society — it is a community that teaches the art of articulation, leadership through logic, and influence through dialogue.
In a world often divided by opinions, Nuke stands out for promoting civil discourse and respectful disagreement. Members are trained not only to argue effectively but to listen empathetically and engage constructively.
Bound by curiosity and camaraderie, the Nuke family continues to grow as a collective of thinkers, speakers, and changemakers.
- Mr. Pankaj Bahot
- History Department
- pankaj.bahot@gmail.com
- President – Krishnam Khandelwal
- Vice Presidents – Shantanu Meshram & Suryansh Lalla
- General Secretary – Ojas Sachdeva
- Joint Secretaries – Tanmay Parnami & Sparshita Sharma
- Treasurer – Bhoomika
- IT Head – Nayan
- Social Media Manager – Laksh Khanna
- Heads – Aneesh Manhas & Saksham Kucheriya
- Heads – Urja Aganpal & Tannu Singh Rajput
- Instagram: sbsedebsoc_eng
Achievements
Nuke members have continued to bring pride to the society and the college through their exceptional performances in various inter-college and national-level competitions. Their achievements reflect not only debating excellence but also versatility, confidence, and dedication.
- Winner – Extempore Competition, Miranda House.
- Winner – Open Mic Competition (Impromptu Oration, Poetry, Storytelling), RKGIT Ghaziabad.
- Winner – Elocution Competition, Ram Lal Anand College (RLAC).
- National Finalist – Aarohan v6.0 (Stock Market Simulation), NSUT.
- 2nd Prize – Debate Competition, Motilal Nehru Evening College.
- 2nd Prize – Debate Competition, Hansraj College.
- Verbal Mention – Model United Nations, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce.
- Verbal Mention – Model United Nations, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi.
- First Position – Turncoat Competition, Ideologue Inter-College Debate Competition, Daulat Ram College.
- Verbal Mention – Altior MUN (Lok Sabha Committee), Mata Sundari College.
- Special Mention – Bharat MUN (UNCWS Committee).
- Broke as Speakers and Open Grand Finalists – Dialectica BPD '25.
- Semi A Level Adjudicator – Kirori Mal College.
- 3rd Best Speaker – St. Stephen’s College Debate Competition.
- 2nd Position – Intra College CD 2023.
- Best Rebuttal – Conventional Debate, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management.
- Runner Up – Brand Warz, E-Cell SBSEC.
- Open Grand Finalists – Dialectica BPD '25.
Workshops / Future Goals
Nuke has continued its tradition of organizing workshops aimed at honing members’ debating, articulation, and argumentation skills.
Led by experienced debaters and faculty mentors, these sessions emphasize critical thinking, structured reasoning, and persuasive delivery.
They also offer an opportunity for new members to gain insights, receive personalized feedback, and connect with accomplished speakers within the debating circuit.
- Organize more inter-college debate competitions and discussion-based events.
- Host interactive sessions with eminent scholars, social activists, and professionals.
- Expand training workshops to include research methodologies, critical analysis, and public speaking modules.
- Continue building a debate-friendly campus culture encouraging open dialogue and respectful exchange of ideas.
Through these initiatives, Nuke strives to remain a beacon of expression, reasoning, and leadership — upholding its legacy of excellence in debate and discourse.
Events
- Intra-College Conventional Debate Competition: This event fostered intellectual engagement and provided a structured platform for students to voice their perspectives on pressing contemporary issues. It helped strengthen the culture of dialogue and reasoning within the college.
- Inter-College Debate Competition – NAZARIYAH: Nuke successfully organized Nazariyah 3.0, a hybrid-format competition combining elements of Conventional and British Parliamentary Debate.
The event attracted participants from across the University of Delhi and beyond, featuring thought-provoking motions, professional adjudication, and dynamic exchanges of ideas.
Nazariyah 3.0 was widely appreciated for its organization, quality of discourse, and intellectual vibrancy, further solidifying Nuke’s presence in the debating circuit.